House Calls: Bringing the beach to a beige basement

When Sandra Moore moved into her Arlington home last year, she was thrilled to have a finished basement. But the 19-by-13-foot space — with ivory walls, beige carpet and no windows — is a challenge. She’d like the space to feel more inviting. A coastal look is welcome.

THE SOLUTION

Designer Christine Hecht Payne suggests mirrors to give the illusion of windows. Nautical accents make the room feel less like a basement and more like a beach.